Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
St. Louis, Missouri
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He was sent to Brooks General Hospital in San Antonio to train as a surgical technician. From 1943-1946, he served as an Army medic in Africa, Italy, England, France and was present for Operation Overlord (D-Day) and the Battle of the Bulge. He also served 6 months aboard a hospital ship, U.S. Army Ship Jarrett M. Huddleston in the North Atlantic.